❓ Dr. Walker questions the government about considering US data showing no correlation between cannabis legalisation and increased teenage use. The government states there are no plans to change existing cannabis laws.
AnsweredQoN 557Legislative Council
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CANNABIS —
LEGALISATION
557. Hon Dr BRIAN WALKER to the minister representing the
Minister for Police:
My
question is to the minister representing the Minister for Youth. I refer the
minister to data released late last month in the United States by academics at the University of Montana, San
Diego State University and the University of Texas , which clearly shows that there is no correlation
between the legalisation of cannabis and an increase in teenage use.
(1) Will the government consider
this scientific data going forward?
(2) If not, what
concerns does the Cook government have in the area of youth use that have not been
addressed by these academic studies from highly reputable institutions?
LEGALISATION
557. Hon Dr BRIAN WALKER to the minister representing the
Minister for Police:
My
question is to the minister representing the Minister for Youth. I refer the
minister to data released late last month in the United States by academics at the University of Montana, San
Diego State University and the University of Texas , which clearly shows that there is no correlation
between the legalisation of cannabis and an increase in teenage use.
(1) Will the government consider
this scientific data going forward?
(2) If not, what
concerns does the Cook government have in the area of youth use that have not been
addressed by these academic studies from highly reputable institutions?
AnswerView source ↗
I
thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. The question was
redirected to the Minister for Police , so I provide an answer on behalf
of the Minister for Police.
(1)–(2) As
the honourable member has been previously advised, there are no current plans
to make changes to the existing laws in place regarding cannabis possession and
use in Western Australia.
thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. The question was
redirected to the Minister for Police , so I provide an answer on behalf
of the Minister for Police.
(1)–(2) As
the honourable member has been previously advised, there are no current plans
to make changes to the existing laws in place regarding cannabis possession and
use in Western Australia.
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